SURPLUS PRODUCE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 24000, 25 June 1941, Page 6

SURPLUS PRODUCE

JOINT DISPOSAL PLAN [by TF.LKGR AI'II I'IIKSS ASSOCIATION*] WELLINGTON', Tuesday The cablegram from Canberra stating that details of a large-scale co-operative plan between Britain, Australia and New Zealand for the disposal of surplus primary produce would probably be announced at the end of this week was referred to the acting-Prime Minister, the Hon. W. Nash. "It is correct to say," Mr. Nash said, "that negotiations are still proceeding and that, an agreement has been reached to make a simultaneous announcfenient, probably later in the present week."

A Canberra message stated that details of a large-scale co-operative plan between Britain, Australia and New Zealand for the disposal of surplus primary produce will probably be announced simultaneously in these three countries at the cud of this week. The Minister of Commerce, Sir Earle Page, said that the plan will include the provision of maximum shipping space to take goods from Australia and New Zealand, and any surplus left over will be stored in Australia or in New Zealand with the British Government's financial aid. It is believed that, the plan will eliminate much of the competition between Australia and New Zealand when trading in similar commodities. Sir Earle Page said primary industries would thus be marshalled fully to the war effort.